Unraveled: To become undone.To take apart. To destroy. I thought I had it all with my well-respected job, Hollywood boyfriend, and glamorous lifestyle. Until the truth revealed a different story. In one day, after a single word, my carefully constructed life was obliterated.But it’s only the beginning of my spiral. There’s much further to fall.Then I meet him. He’s the perfect man at the most … fall.
Then I meet him. He’s the perfect man at the most imperfect time. It’s only meant to be a one night stand. A last fling before my new reality sets in. But he has different ideas. Because he doesn’t know the truth. Once he finds out, I’m convinced he’ll realize this is too much for a new relationship. He’s sure to cut and run. It’s for the best really.
After all, how can I possibly fall in love when I’m falling apart?
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Unraveled is an amazing, emotional read. I went into it without reading the blurb or any reviews. In chapter 2 I was laughing out loud and reading a passage to my hubby. I laughed throughout the entire book but got to chapter 33 and was all out bawling. I love a book that can take you on such an emotional ride. Loved these characters and can totally understand Layla’s response to her life altering news. Love that Kellan was truely a good guy and wanted whatever was best for Layla even if it wasn’t best for him. Unraveled left me with a major book hangover!
Unraveled
By: Aubrey Bondurant
5 out of 5 stars
The story Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant is an amazing book. It had me hooked from the first chapter and I found myself not wanting to put it down until I had finished the final page. It is an emotional journey that touched and warmed my heart. I couldn’t help but feel the connection between the two main characters. There are sparks and chemistry between them. What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. The main female character in this story is a woman who is determined to be independent and strong. The man she meets is stubborn and caring. I grew to care about them both and wanted them to find happiness. There is bantering that goes back and forth between them. I also enjoyed reading about the other characters that are introduced. This is a book that stayed with me and that I thought about even after I had finished it. I highly recommend reading it.
I’m sitting here, having just finished reading Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant, and I am shook. I’m utterly gobsmacked, my head is spinning, and I’ve been run through the ringer. Let me backpedal a second here. I’ve read every one of Aubrey Bondurant’s books, and I’ve loved them all. I have yet to read one of her books where I did not get completely wrapped up in her writing and the story. She writes truly captivating stories, ones that I didn’t want to put down—and that I was left still thinking about long after I did. Unraveled had the same effect on me, however, this book was vastly different from Bondurant’s previous works.
I really don’t want to spoil a single word of this compelling, consuming and complex story because it’s the kind of story that a reader should go into not knowing what to expect so that they can feel the full impact of author’s words and experience this story as it unfolds organically. This story begins with a lightning strike of instant attraction that sparks some seriously smoking hot chemistry. Like a storm whipping in off the ocean, this couple was swept right up into the moment. As fate would have it, though, their journey to happily ever after was the absolute hardest road to travel. Gut-wrenching, heart-aching, I was up and pacing my floors at certain points. The sheer emotion of this couple’s experience was gripping and riveting, and I simply couldn’t put this book down.
I truly believe that the most beautiful love stories are usually the ones that are the most difficult to tell. Bondurant proves my belief with the raw reality of this couple’s story. At times exhilarating while utterly devasting at others, Unraveled was an enthralling, entrancing tale of what it truly means to love another. Brilliant, memorable, unforgettable, Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant is a top favorite of 2019. Five smooches from me.
~Danielle Palumbo, Red Cheeks Reads
I’m not going to lie… I actually cried reading this book. Not an easy thing for me. I absolutely loved this book. If you haven’t read this, you are missing out.
I thought that this was a real heart tugging romance. Love often finds us when we least want or even expect it to and that is the basis of this moving romance. As much as I enjoyed this book I feel it is only fair to readers if you are aware going in that this book does deal with the heavy subject of cancer. As someone that has been personally touched by this terrible disease in multiple ways and at multiple times it was not always an easy read for me. Your sentiments are totally up to you but I know that I personally have times that I can read a book like this and others when I can’t. This was a powerful and emotional story. There is beauty and strength and pain in it. Layla made my heart hurt but filled me with pride at the same time because she had a warrior’s heart, a backbone of steel and a whole lot of class. As for Kellan, I thought he was a gold star book boyfriend. Hot, sweet, caring, devoted and an all-around good man, I found him totally swoon worthy. This is a read with a lot of genuineness to it and I really liked it. I am freely posting a frank review.
This book was amazing. Aubrey poured her soul into this book and as a reader you can feel her emotions. I cried, I laughed and most important I learned a lot.
Layla gets the news that no human ever wants to hear. Her world is changing.
Kellen is starting his own business and lands a big job but with the person he can’t stand.
Layla and Kellen have a one night stand but is that enough. Layla is about to start battling the battle of her life and Kellen needs to decide if he’s all in or out.
The emotion in this book is something that you can feel. I loved every moment and every page of this book. I’m so happy I met Aubrey at Shameless Con. The way she spoke about this book told me I would love it and I did.
HOLY COW!! What the heck did I just read?? This book absolutely slayed me with every word I read. The way this author created a masterpiece that was beautiful, heartbreaking and a total rebirth was amazing! Her words literally hit every crevice of your heart and make you cry big, ugly tears.
Aubrey paints a picture that is totally believable, a guy who makes you wish that he was yours, and a situation you don’t want to even think about. I was absolutely enthralled and obsessed from the first word to the last one.
Kellan and Layla – oh my stars!! How do I even describe their story without spoiling it?!? Their story is instant, heartbreaking and a story of total dedication no matter what the outcome. I was swooning over kellan, crying with Layla and totally obsessed over each word. This story will break your heart into a million pieces, but build it up piece by piece with this masterpiece of words that tell a love story that will endure forever.
I don’t even know how to start this review. This book, the story, Kellan & Layla, it was everything, truly phenomenal.
Layla has just had some devastating news and returns to tell her boyfriend, except she catches him cheating on her. After her big wake up call she moves back home, where she meets Kellan.
They have instant chemistry and a pretty hot one night stand. Kellan wants to see more of her but she can only give him a week before she has to dedicate some time for herself. Needless to say, Kellan doesn’t want to let her go and convinces her to give them a shot.
I don’t want to give too much away about what goes on. But this is one emotional read. Really hard hitting and truly shows that true love no matter what else is going on will stand the test of time, regardless of what’s thrown at it.
Here’s my favourite quote from the book;
“self-doubt becomes the killer of hope. And hope is what will get you through even while your body is letting you down.”
Kellan is the perfect hero. A true gentleman who loves with all his heart. He has his flaws but I don’t think I’ve read hero as perfect in a long time, I loved how at ease he made Layla feel with his little jokes.
Layla, she was strong and confident but when things were falling apart she had doubt, but she still wanted to try.
I loved that their relationship wasn’t about the physical, although there are pretty hot moments, but it was the deep emotional partnership that got me. I truly loved every minute of this book, I laughed, I cried, I had all the feels.
Beware, this book will make you cry, it’s raw and emotional with a sensitive subject and writing that is so honest and heartfelt. It’s been a while since a book has made me think about life and how precious it is. I’m going to be suggesting this book to anyone that will listen!
*Copy received for an honest review*
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5 BEAUTIFUL UNRAVELED STARS!! This book had all the feels and beautifully written. Kellan is beautiful inside and out…..he is PERFECTION….Layla is beautiful and strong…..These two will leave a lasting impression on your heart. This is my first book by this author and I can’t wait to read more by her.
Wow. Just wow! A very tough subject done brilliantly. I absolutely loved Kellan and Layla. This was a fantastic story and I loved it.
How do you know when you’ve loved a book from its first page? When you can’t finish it the first night and you literally DREAM about it!!! Yes! That happened here. This book floored me. It’s not angsty — it IS ANGST! The love that’s shared is impeccable. The pain. The anguish. The love- it’s all palpable. Aubrey has weaved such an insurmountable love that I cried many times over in this book. This is a book you don’t want to miss. This will gut you and you’ll love her for it.
Fantasy football and a fake date
Kellan- working my life away to build up my fledgling business. Takes a night off to reunite with friends, have a drink, and draft my team. Enter the ex. Thank goodness for my best friend and his quick thinking.
Leyla- i love my brother Russ and his impromptu need of my assistance, or rather his friends need. I walk in and plop down in said friends lap as If we’ve known eachother forever. My last month or so my life imploded and unraveled. I needed this night off.
Life changing.
This story is incredible. You can’t help but become completely invested in their lives. For a hot minute I got really mad and upset- you’ll know why when you get there. This will run you through a gamete of emotions. Well written and sweet.
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Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Unraveled encompasses pure, raw emotion intertwined with beautiful writing. It has the most powerful opening scene I’ve read in years. And although it breaks your heart, it also mends it back together because, in the end, it is a story about love.
Layla is a strong, confident and career focused woman. But when “life” happens, she takes a step back and starts to reconsider her priorities and path. As a favor to her brother, she meets Kellan as he is trying to shake off her ex. He is charismatic, considerate, sexy… and a workaholic. Their attraction is instant and off the charts. So what happens when a one night stands turns into more?
Unraveled tells their perfectly imperfect journey. And although tears were shed, so did the smiles appeared. It is impossible not to fall in love these characters and identify yourself with them, either because of their flaws or their story. This was my first book by Aubrey Boundurant, and I can’t wait to read more from her. Her storytelling is amazing.
Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant. This book had me all in my feelings. From page one I felt a connection with both main characters Layla and Kellan. Each of them having their own stories to be told while fate steps in and mixes things up a bit. Layla’s character is by far my favorite I’ve read this year, she’s strong yet knows when to not pretend. Kellan is simply swoon worthy and I think every woman could use a bit of him in their partner. The author does a wonderful job of writing about subjects that in this day are hard to deal with but I truly loved the way this story took place. I was only sad when it ended. It’s well written and paced nicely, told in both main characters POV which is honestly my favorite. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend it to anyone.
Everything this author writes is amazing!! As soon as I picked this one up, I read through the whole thing because I couldn’t put it down. This story was an emotional roller coaster and I was so excited to see where it was headed! The characters in this book were amazing. I loved Layla and Kellan. They made the story fantastic! I cannot wait to read more by this author! She is turning out to be one of my favorites!! I would absolutely recommend this to a friend!
Unraveled was a great 5 star read.
You get pulled right in from the beginning with Layla getting some shocking news and discovering her boyfriend cheating on her when she needed his support. She makes a decision that will take her on a new journey in her life.
Kellan’s ex shows up at a bar he’s at, it’s been six years and it’s definitely not a coincidence.
Russ comes up with a plan to help his friend Kellan by calling his sister Layla. When Layla walks in he is stunned at how beautiful she is and she’s pretending to be his girlfriend. He was instantly attracted to her and wanted more with her.
This story takes right off from here and I will warn that you will need a lot of kleenex. I’m emotionally exhausted after this book. All of the secondary characters were great, they all added a good element to the story. There are so many great elements to this story. Going through the journey with Layla and Kellan gives you such a realistic view on what people go through and the daily struggles. You can’t help but wonder if there will be a HEA for these two. If you’re looking for a great emotional read, this is the book for you. Aubrey does a great job with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her. 1-click and get started today.
Aptly named because that is how this book left me … unraveled. I was wrecked reading this book. Bondurant has an insane gift in tackling every day family dynamics and respectfully dealing with various issues or subjects in a way that creates understanding and empathy. To say this book was a beautiful and sloppy (due to all the tears shed) roller coaster would be an incredible understatement. From the cover to the content, this book was expertly crafted. Hands down one of the most beautiful books I’ve read this year. I absolutely loved it. Please do yourself a favor and get your own copy right now. And then sit down with your favorite beverage and box of tissues at the ready.
Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
5-Stars
Unraveled hooked me in emotionally right off the bat. When main character Layla finds out she has cancer on top of catching her longtime boyfriend cheating she has no other choice but to reach out to her little brother. This leads to her moving closer to home where she rescues her brother, Russ’, best friend Kellan from an awkward situation with an ex. The chemistry between the two and what was supposed to be a one night stand turns into more.
I loves that this book hooked me in and that it was easy to follow. The author did not use difficult medical terminology so it was easy to understand what was going on. I truly loved both Kellan and Layla’s characters and how they developed with the storyline. It was a wonderful Romance and I highly recommend it!
Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant
5 out of 5 stars
This is an emotional love story…..
Unraveled is written by Aubrey Bondurant but it’s not the first book that I have read by this author and she always out does herself with each book they just get better and better. The characters are we’ll written with a strong heroine that over comes a few obstacles. I loved the secondary characters and their quirky ways. I can’t forget the main male character and the support and dedication.
Layla thought she had it all with my well-respected job, Hollywood boyfriend, and glamorous lifestyle. All it took is one day, and a single word, and her great life was obliterated.
Until she meets Kellan.
Kellan is hanging out at a bar with his friend Russ when his ex-shows up with ulterior motive. So Russ decides to call his sister to save Kellan and when she gets there they hit it off.
What was supposed to be a one-night stand turns into a week affair to her supposedly leaving for a year but Layla won’t tell him what she is doing.
If she tells him where she is going he might run off or stay out of pity. What will happen when Kellan finds out the truth? Will Layla let her walls down for Kellan or walk away? Will they have a happily ever after. I guess you have to read this amazing story.
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Tracy
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Unraveled by Aubrey Bondurant is a contemporary romance that is a standalone. I literally couldn’t put this book down. It was such an amazing book to read. This book has everything! There is a sexy hero who is darn close to perfect, emotional up and downs, and some seriously sweet moments.
This book touches on a pretty sensitive topic but does a great job showing the reality without making it difficult to read. My emotions were all over the place but this book pulled me in and I couldn’t stop reading! I can’t say enough great things about this book. Prepare to feel all the feels!